Chapter 1

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It was ten years.

The time Astelle tried to die for him.

Astelle von Reston was rigorously educated to become the crown princess of the empire.

She has liberal arts classes in politics, history, military studies, as well as all kinds of arts and literature.

And even more difficult and esoteric court manners than mathematical formulas.

She couldn't play or rest like other kids.

She only studied.

It was hard enough, but Astelle endured everything and tried not to die.

Everything was for the little boy she first met on her 10th birthday.

***

A boy with dark hair and red eyes, Kaizen, Prince of the Lastiel Empire.

On her 10th birthday, Kaizen gave Astelle a necklace with blue gems as a gift.

It was the "Blue Moonlight", a treasure of the imperial family received by the Empress of the Lastiel Empire.

It was a sign of an engagement to the royal family.

On that day, Astelle officially became the prince's fiancee.

How happy she was at that moment.

The moment he hung the blue jewel around her neck, Astelle gained her purpose in life.

Another 10 years passed like that.

Astelle, as the preliminary crown princess, continued to strive to become empress.

Since the empress had passed away early, she went to the imperial palace without the empress in her spare time to study.

She has also fulfilled her responsibilities as an empress.

Even visited His Majesty the Emperor and helped with the work of the imperial palace.

Everything was good until then.

As the seasons changed countless times, the relationship between the two also changed little by little.

One day, ominous rumors began to hover around the mansion, as the cold wind swept away the panoramic view of spring.

The story of the Crown Prince wanting to break up with Astelle spread slowly around like a damp fog.

Astelle's father, Duke Reston, hastened their marriage to dispel rumors.

At the request of the Duke, who was the emperor's closest aide and friend, the two finally officially became a married couple.

***

The first night she went to bed after the wedding.

The prince asked for the understanding that he did not want to have children right away.

And to Astelle, it felt like a kind consideration.

"We're still young and the Emperor is still here, so we have plenty of time. I want to have a child slowly after you adjust to the imperial palace."

Astelle was rather grateful to Kaizen.

It would have been more difficult to have children as soon as she became the Crown Princess.

However, as long as the wedding took place, the first night had to be held.

"I'm fine. Then, for the time being, I will take medicine."

If they don't spend the first night together, people will misunderstand.

So Astelle convinced Kaizen that she would take the pill.

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